WHAT IS A GOOD ANTI-BACTICAL FABRIC MASK IS CONSIDERED?
In the face of a shortage of medical masks in the image of the ongoing Covid 19 epidemic across the country, the Ministry of Health has issued a recommendation to use antibacterial cloth masks instead. However, there are so many models and colors on the market that consumers don't know which one to choose.
To choose a good antibacterial mask, you must pay attention to the following:
Waterproof ability
According to the sharing of Dr. Nguyen Hong Vu - National Institute of Cancer Research, City of Hope, California, USA, Scientific Advisor Purple Ribbon, Covid-19 anti-epidemic masks also need to be waterproof. Because, it can prevent saliva from penetrating the inner layers, thereby minimizing the possibility of infection.
Thus, consumers should choose antibacterial masks with a good waterproof outer layer, to achieve the highest safety during the epidemic period. In addition, during the wearing process, users absolutely do not touch the mask surface, avoiding the virus from spreading to their hands. After use, users hold the mask strap to remove and wash it with soap, don't forget to wash your hands after coming into contact with the surrounding environment.
About antibacterial standards
Antibacterial agents used a lot in antibacterial fabric production in Vietnam can be mentioned as Silvadur 930 FLEX antimicrobial (Dow), Ruco-Bac AGL, Guc-BAC AGP (Rudolf group), Ablusil Q-Guard (Taiwan), surfactant), sanitized TH22-27 (Clariant), Agion® AM-B10G (Agion) and preparations from Chitosan.
Currently, there are two methods to evaluate the antibacterial ability of textiles:
One is, qualitative methods include AATCC TM147 and AATCC TM30 (antifungal) (American Society of Textile Chemists and Textile Chemists), ISO/DIS 20645, EN ISO 20645 and ISO 11721 and SN195 920 (921 – resistant). mushrooms) (Swiss Standard).
Secondly, quantitative methods include AATCC 100, ISO 20743, SN 195924, JIS L1902 and ASTM E 2149.
In addition, the most widely recognized and used methods in international textile trade are AATCC 100, ISO 20743 and AATCC 147.a.
Have at least 3 layers
According to Official Letter No. 870/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health, antibacterial cloth masks must have at least 3 layers: The outermost layer is water resistant, resistant to respiratory droplets from the user to the outside; the remaining layers are filter layers, antibacterial. In which, the antibacterial layer is antibacterial cloth, nano silver, activated carbon or equivalent.
According to Mr. Pham Quang Anh – Director Dony . Garment Co., Ltd said Dony antibacterial mask Using EO gas sterilization and carefully sealed for absolute antibacterial right from the first use. He added that needle errors on products are the basic mistakes that many manufacturers make. Therefore, he added a standard needle separator so that this error did not occur, and the new international standard was supplied to the market.
Pictures of Dony Mask production – standard products exported to the international market
Thus, it can be said that users should choose based on the above criteria to ensure safety when wearing. Dony's antibacterial masks ensure to meet all standards of the Ministry of Health and meet quality standards for export to the US and European markets.
You can learn more about Dony antibacterial cloth masks, see details in the Video below:
And recently, Dony was given the right to donate 100.000 antibacterial and anti-droplet cloth masks with a total value of more than 10,5 billion VND to support Americans in the fight against the epidemic in the event "Vietnamese businesses give the US more than one million items. medical".
From packaging to the quality of Dony antibacterial cloth masks, all must be cared for and strictly controlled. Meet CE and FDA standards, allowing the export of masks to the US and European countries.
